[Amps] Efficiency of AL-811/Al-811H compared to older amps
Martin J. Morgenbesser
w7mjm at arrl.net
Sat Dec 11 11:32:11 EST 2004
Following up on the previous thread about SB-200 and SB-1000 current draw
at 110 to 120 volts, I've been wondering: What is it about the
AL-811/AL-811H design that makes that amplifier series so efficient
compared to older tube amplifiers of similar power output levels?
According to the specs, the AL-811/AL-811H only draws a maximum of 8 amps
at 120 volts compared to the SB-200 which draws a maximum of 16 amps at 110
volts. These amps produce comparable output power levels. Does the
difference have to do with the tube type (811A vs 572B) or the power supply
components?
Also, is the old Collins 30L-1 4x811A design as efficient as the new AL-811H?
If anyone would know the answers to these questions, it would be the guys
on this list. Thanks again, in advance, for your replies.
And happy holidays to all!
73 de W7MJM
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